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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.92, 37,618.12 and 17,695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.92, 37,618.12 and 17,695.69 is: 24,408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.92 : 37,618.12 = 17,695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.92/37,618.12 = 17,695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.92x = 37,618.12 × 17,695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.92x = 665,678,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,678,589.90/27,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.04

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